Anesthesia Care, Arthroscopic ACL Rerpair, Surgery
Conditions
Brief summary
Arthroscopic ACL repair can be performed under different types of anesthesia. In the last few years peripheral nerve blocks have increased their popularity for this kind of operation. The investigators want to see how the type of anesthesia and postoperative analgesia effects the time required for patient mobilisation.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Age 18 - 80 yrs * ASA I - III * ACL surgery
Exclusion criteria
* Coagulopathy disorders * Infection at the puncture site for the interscalene block * Neurologic deficit in the arm that is going to be operated * Allergy to local anesthetics * BMI \> 35 * Psychiatric disorders * Patient's refusal * Problems with patient communication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery completed without pain for the patient | Completion of the surgery | Use of VAS score |
| Postoperative pain | 1st postoperative day | Use of VAS score |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mobilization of the knee | 24 weeks postoperatively | How many degrees can the patient bend the knee |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic pain development | 24 weeks postoperatively | Use of questionnaire for the functional state of the knee and VAS score for the pain |
Countries
Greece